Edinburgh Airport 2 hr 14
Loch Eck (40 min)
Hiking trails & hillside caves around a lake & reservoir where anglers catch salmon & native powan. Newark Castle (1 hr 9) Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park (1 hr 50)
Countryside with marked walking and cycling trails, ruins of a Gothic church and outdoor activities. Benmore Botanic Garden (14 min)
Sprawling 120-acre collection of plants, notably rhododendrons, plus redwoods & scenic views. Loch Long (1 hr 18)
Tranquil lake retreat offering camping & fishing spots, trails & popular scuba-diving sites. Castle House Museum (6 min) Holy Loch (8 min)
Marina and history Mount Stuart (1 hr 27)
A 19th-century mansion with extravagant interiors and expansive landscaped and wild gardens. Lunderston Bay (52 min)
Sandy estuary beach offering rock pools, restrooms & biking & walking routes. Pucks Glen (13 min)
Forest, park, and hiking Lyle Hill (58 min)
Elevated point offering vistas of the river & town, plus a memorial honoring French forces of WWII. Rothesay Castle (1 hr 16)
Circular castle ruin and moat with Stewart kings displays in the restored great hall gatehouse. Lunderston Bay (52 min)
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